Boston vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boston Rank #628

Rio Rank #517

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #628 for Boston.

Is Boston or Rio more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Boston and Rio mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Boston and Rio boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.